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    Message - Send to Local PC on LAN in Windows 7 and Vista

    Message - Send to Local PC on LAN in Windows 7 and Vista

    How to Send Local Messages to Computers on LAN in Windows 7 and Vista
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    How to Send Local Messages to Computers on LAN in Windows 7 and Vista



    This short, two-step tutorial shows you how easy it is to send messages to other computers on your LAN. This method can also be used to send messages to multiple computers on the LAN at once with just a little bit of modification.


    STEP 1 - PICKING A DESTINATION:


    To send a popup message to a computer on your local area network, first identify the computers name you want to send the message to by logging into your router and checking the device list or wherever the computers on your network are listed within your routers configuration pages. Pick one or more computer(s) from the list to send the message to.


    STEP 2 - SENDING THE MESSAGE:


    Both Windows Vista and Windows 7 come prepackaged with a command for sending messages to other local area network users. It is called ‘msg’. To use it, use the syntax below.


    Syntax:

    C:\Windows\System32>msg /SERVER:[type computer name here] * /TIME:[type amount of time (in seconds) to display message before it’s automatically closed] “[type the message you want to send here]”


    Example 1:

    C:\Windows\System32>msg /SERVER:Jeffs-PC * /TIME:300 “Hi Jeff! The server will be shutting down at 11:45 PM tonight for security and maintenance purposes. Please be sure to finish and save all of your work by then. Thanks –James”





    That’s really all there is to it. Be sure to use the help command included with the 'msg' command to see more options and features you may use, and practice with sending messages to your own PC until you feel more confident and comfortable with using the command to send important, real messages to others.








  1. Posts : 6,668
    Windows 7 x64
       #1

    Is there a way to make the message stay until the user interacts with it?
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  2. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-Bit
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Yes, with the "/W" switch. Refer to the help file (type: msg /?) for more options. Also, you must remove the "Time:" setting.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 540
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #3

    All I get is a black box that quickly pops up then gone just as fast.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-Bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    jeepmann4x4 said:
    All I get is a black box that quickly pops up then gone just as fast.
    This behavior is typical on restricted networks. Please, check your firewall settings and try again. If you cannot access these settings, ask your IT Administrator to do it for you.

    -James
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 540
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #5

    JamesAndersonJr said:
    jeepmann4x4 said:
    All I get is a black box that quickly pops up then gone just as fast.
    This behavior is typical on restricted networks. Please, check your firewall settings and try again. If you cannot access these settings, ask your IT Administrator to do it for you.

    -James
    It is just a Home Network. What firewall setting? (windows Firewall)? I am the Admin.
    Its not a Big deal just wanted to use this to mess with the kids and gf....lol
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
       #6

    so this really isn't an alternative to an instant messaging program is it?
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #7

    Hello bigblocktowncar,

    Sorry, but no.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 540
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #8

    jeepmann4x4 said:
    JamesAndersonJr said:
    jeepmann4x4 said:
    All I get is a black box that quickly pops up then gone just as fast.
    This behavior is typical on restricted networks. Please, check your firewall settings and try again. If you cannot access these settings, ask your IT Administrator to do it for you.

    -James
    It is just a Home Network. What firewall setting? (windows Firewall)? I am the Admin.
    Its not a Big deal just wanted to use this to mess with the kids and gf....lol
    Bumping my last post...
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #9

    As an alternative ( a GUI Front end for netsend), take a look here ....

    Net Send LAN messenger for Windows 7. Free programs for instant messaging within LAN

    May be what you are looking for :)
      My Computers


 
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